Likely changesOut InRaines (inj) Johnson
Hyde White
Pett Morton
And finally an unlikely but required and justified change IMO
Out InBrown Riewoldt
JustificationOutsRaines - injury
Hyde - was given a chance but but came up wanting once again
Petts - didn't follow the game plan. I understand TW was very disappaointed with him and Browny for not following his directions. Has unperformed this year and doesn't seem to have the fitness this season to play as the CHF role running up into the midfield.
Unlikely Out - BrownBrowny is not the player he was and doesn't seem to have the speed or agility he needs to get away from his opponent and cause damage. He still is a great kick but is becoming more of a liability that an asset of late.
InsJohnson - we missed his strength, experince and (dare I say it) leadership. He played a great game last week and deserves his place in the midfield. He was actually missed last night!
White - played a sensational game on the weekend for Coburg where he seemed to be everywhere and in everything. Tiv, Connors and Collins also all played good games but White was the stand out.
Morton - similiarly to White, Morton played a great game for the 2nd this week where he kicked a lazy 7. He was recruited to play in the seniors and has proven that he has the ability to be dangerous on the HFF and up the wing.
Unlikely In - RiewoldtUnlikely because of who he would be replacing more than because of anything he hasn't done. Riewoldt played a terrific game and kicked 6 goals himself and could have finished with 7 himself but unselfishlessly handballed off to Morton who was waiting in the goal square for one goal.
Riewoldt has the engine and played up the ground for some of the Coburg game and always looks dangerous. He plays for the team and is a natural leader but I feel he is still needs more size before he can play the HF role (which I get the feeling he is being groomed for). Morton would be my first choice at the moment but I wouldn't be unhappy if Riewoldt was included instead...as long as he takes his opportunities to kick for goal rather than always looking to pass off the Richo (a epidemic down at Tigerland it seems ;()
Whatever the changes I agree with you julzqld - Lids needs to be in the centre and Cleve needs more time to dvelop and gain confience which is why he missed the first couple of goals last night. We need strength and finishing skills in the middle and Lids possesses both. With Foley taking the number one tagger each week Lids may find that he doesn't have the same tagging problems he had in he past but regardless he needs to learn strategies to brake tags.
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